I Don't Need Superman, I Need You

Chapter 11: Trouble

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The car ride to wherever we were going was silent. It felt weird. I was playing with my thumbs slightly dreading whatever was going to happen.

Niall looked just as nervous as I felt. I shot him a smile from the backseat and he cracked a little grin before looking out the window. I shifted to the middle seat and put a hand on Harry's shoulder. He tensed a bit and looked into the rear view mirror.

"Yes?" He questioned. He looked nervous too. This Simon guy couldn't possibly be that terrible..but with the looks on the boys faces maybe he could be.

"Why do you guys look like we're going to meet the grim reaper or something?" I let out a nervous chuckle. Harry grimaced.

"He's something like that." 

We pulled into a parking lot and we all got out of the car. I didn't know what to expect as I smoothed down my clothes and ran a hand through my hair.

"You look beautiful now let's go." Harry dragged me by hand and walked quickly into the brick building.

Niall walked up to the front desk and the woman looked up and smiled,"Mr. Cowell is expecting you three." Niall said a quick thank you and we all hurried into the elevator.

I leaned against the wall and looked down at my feet. Lots of things have changed. I almost forgot the kind of life I used to live. John flashed through my mind but I pushed the thought of him away. I pulled at my hair as we inched up to the top floor. Hmm what if I cut my hair? I thought of distractions to calm me. I was supposed to make a good impression on this man. But still complications flashed through my head. Liam and Zayn. Top priorities. I pinched the bridge of my nose. The world knows me as Liam's sister. I'm guessing that's why this intervention/meeting was happening. Since I'm Zayn's sister and the way that occurred is quite twisted. I want to meet my real mom..

The elevator dinged and I followed closely behind the boys. I looked between them and saw the rest of them sitting on a couch and man with black hair with some grays sitting in a chair across from them. He turned to look at us walk in.

"Harry! Niall! And you must be Sophie!" He looked at me. Liam and Zayn looked tense staring at, who I presumed was Simon, scrutinizing me. Louis looked curious.

The boys murmured their hellos and I stepped forward to shake Simon's hand. "Hi," I stuck my hand out, "I'm Sophie." Simon looked at my hand and laughed. I pulled it back as he yanked me into a hug.

"Don't pay attention to a word those boys said about me." He whispered into my ear and I relaxed into his hug. He smelled like caramel and coffee.

"It's nice to meet you." I whispered into his shoulder. He let me go and gestured for me to sit on the couch. The boys looked a bit surprised at his behavior. 

"Don't look at me like I have three heads. I can be kind." Simon shook his head at the boys. Liam seemed to like this new Simon as he smiled at him. 

"May I ask why we're all here?" Niall questioned. The boys murmured "yeah why"s and "whats the point"s. 

"Settle down. It's come to my understanding that Liam has a sister no? That's been seen with Niall and Harry recently and the media is having an absolute field day with the information. Would someone like to explain?" He raised an eyebrow.

"Well actually-" Liam started.

"She's my sister. There was a mix up." Zayn clarified. Simon clasped his hands and leaned back into the chair.

"Well this is rich. How? And how was there a mix up to begin with hmm? And explanations boys. Yes I am looking at you Niall and Harry." Simon waited for an answer.